House Of Protection, aka Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta, dazzled new fans with their debut EP GALORE in September 2024, and they’re finally ready to show off their sophomore EP Outrun You All. Fresh off their tour with Poppy, the veteran hardcore duo is making all their wildest sonic dreams come true as they intertwine their heavy roots with jump-inducing trip-hop sonics. There are few, if any other, alternative acts who are putting so much time and care into creating a live show that kindles a fire (no pun intended) in each of their listeners. On their seven-track Outrun You All, House… Read more »
Ahead of their massive summer/fall tour supporting The Story So Far, Neck Deep has launched their latest offering, “You Should See Me Now.” The Will Yip-produced release arrives just in time for the Welsh group’s performance at Slam Dunk Fest in the UK this weekend. “‘You Should See Me Now’ is a song about hard work, self-belief, the struggle through adversity and proving people wrong,” frontman Ben Barlow shares. “As a band, we’ve always been pretty humble and shied away from too much self-aggrandisement, but this felt like a good way of showing a little pride, and hopefully people can… Read more »
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Sleep Theory has officially unleashed their 12-track debut album, Afterglow. Arriving alongside the album, the band has also dropped the video for their focus track “Gravity.” “‘Gravity’ is really just a classic R&B story—it’s about that real chemistry you sometimes feel with someone, even when the timing’s not perfect,” frontman Cullen Moore shares. “I wanted it to feel confident, a little flirty, and very 2000s—something that could’ve played in the background of a scene in a throwback movie.” He continues, “‘Gravity’ actually came together back in 2021, before we even… Read more »
Dexter And The Moonrocks are dominating the alternative rock world with their country-tinged grunge, and we are so here for it. After hitting No. 1 on the alternative rock chart with “Sad In Carolina,” the blue-collar Texas rockers are ready to steal your hearts again with the release of Happy To Be Here, as well as a music video for the EP’s title track. Per the band’s bio, “A fry cook, an oil field operator, a concrete surface decorator, and a kids’ baseball coach came together in West Texas, blending the country and western of their childhoods with the grunge… Read more »
In a scene that once prided itself on being a haven for the outcasts, the alternative community has lately been cracking under the weight of gatekeeping, toxicity, and performative pain. On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, TX2 shares that not only does he want to repair the scene, but he wants to rebuild it from the ground up. With a thriving Discord server boasting over 50,000 members, TX2 is leading a movement in the alt space. The X Movement, as it’s known, acts as a digital support group for thousands of fans navigating mental health struggles, identity crises,… Read more »
Following Blind Channel’s announcement of an indefinite hiatus in fall 2024, the band shared, “During the last four years, we have experienced more than we could’ve ever dreamed of. After two full-length studio albums and 300 shows all over the world, it’s time to blow the candle out before it burns from both ends. We’ve decided to go on a break after the end of 2024. We’re not sure for how long, but it’s time to take a step back from the spotlight to ponder what the future holds.” Now, just months after that announcement, Blind Channel vocalist Joel Hokka… Read more »
Following the release of 2024’s I Want To Disappear, The Story So Far just announced a massive North American tour with special guests Neck Deep, Origami Angel, and Pain Of Truth. The tour kicks off on September 9 at St. Paul’s Myth Live and wraps up on October 11 at Santa Ana’s Observatory Festival Grounds. Read more: KennyHoopla is Looking Toward the “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” on New Single Currently, you can register for pre-sale tickets on The Story So Far’s official website. All general tickets go live on April 25 starting at 10 AM local time. Check out the full route… Read more »
Magnolia Park has returned with their neo-gothic concept album VAMP following the Wednesday release of their new music video “SHADOW TALK.” The album, out via Epitaph Records, features haunting rock singles “WORSHIP,” “CULT,” and “SHALLOW.” On social media, the band shared, “Welcome Vampires! Our sophomore album VAMP is out now. We can’t wait for you to experience this world with us. Vinyl, CD, and streaming is available everywhere go listen now and rise above The Shadow Cult.” Check out the album below and grab your vinyl here. Magnolia Park will hit the road for the Vamp Tour beginning next week… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The countdown to 4/20 is on and the nerds are ready to countdown! We have our ultimate guide to a perfect 4/20 laid out for you in order to maximize our holiday! We also have some news out of Minnesota to share in these United States of Cannabis so don’t panic! It’s organic!
Grayscale and Slowly Slowly have teamed up to reinvent The Hart track “Kept Me Alive” as they embark on their Australian tour together. Slowly Slowly‘s Ben Stewart shared, “We are all huge fans of Grayscale at Slowly HQ, When they hit me up with the concept of a feature, I was immediately drawn to ‘Kept Me Alive’. It’s a timeless sentiment that has plenty of parallels to our new record. Everything came together really easy and the song rips. We’re excited to see their Australian fans light up as we tear across the country together.” You can catch Grayscale in Australia with Slowly… Read more »
